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Daily Newspaper

General Excellence – Daily Print

1st        Idaho Statesman

2nd       Idaho State Journal

3rd        Idaho Press-Tribune

General News Story – Daily Print

1st        Zach Kyle – Idaho Statesman – “Talon: This Boise teen nearly jumped from 8 floors up”

2nd       Nathan Brown – Times-News – “Are refugees stealing jobs?”

3rd        Cynthia Sewell – Idaho Statesman – “Parents Who Kill Their Children”

Honorable Mention

David Ashby – Idaho State Journal – “Internet celebrity purchases Pebble Creek Ski Area”

Spot News Coverage – Daily Print

1st        Cynthia Sewell – Idaho Statesman – “His grandpa built his home, ‘now someone else took it’”

2nd       Alex Riggins – Times-News – “Police make arrest in drive-by shooting murder of 15-year-old boy”

3rd        Katy Moeller, Kristin Rodine, Cynthia Sewell – Idaho Statesman – “Suspect arrested in murder, rape          of Sierra Bush”

Honorable Mention

Clark Corbin – Idaho Education News – “Otter Calls for $7.9 Million Increase in Education Funding”

Watchdog/Investigative Report – Daily Print

1st        Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “Family Couldn’t Get Help for Psychotic Son”

2nd       Cynthia Sewell – Idaho Statesman – “How Taxing Districts Claw Back Money”

3rd        Betsy Russell – The Spokesman-Review – “The American Redoubt”

Honorable Mention

Julie Wootton – The Times-News – “School district gave secret $94k payout”

Serious Feature Report – Daily Print

1st        Anna Webb – Idaho Statesman – “Working poor: 1 in 3 Idaho households struggles to pay for the basics“

2nd       Alex Riggins – Times-News – “Jerome’s inferno: Tenants displaced by apartment fire tell of loss,    rebuilding”

3rd        Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “Idaho’s Full-Time At-Home Caregivers”

Honorable Mention

Lis Stewart – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Limited options, limited income”

Light Feature Report – Daily Print

1st        Tetona Dunlap – Times-News – “When mom loves rodeo, everyone loves rodeo”

2nd       Chadd Cripe – Idaho Statesman – “A man, his mule and a dream of trailside coffee in the Boise       Foothills”

3rd        Mychel Matthews – Times-News – “Delivered for Evel: Braun fulfills Knievel’s dream”

Series   – Daily Print

1st        Tetona Dunlap, Julie Wootton – Times-News – “Refugees in a New Land”

2nd       Lis Stewart, Ruth Brown – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Holly Lane Series”

3rd        Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – “Idaho’s Newcomers”

Honorable Mention

Tetona Dunlap, Virginia Hutchins, Heather Kennison – Times-News – “Perrine Coulee’s Hidden   Route through Twin Falls”

Outdoor Feature – Daily Print

1st        Chadd Cripe – Idaho Statesman – “Climbing to the heart of Idaho”

2nd       Virginia Hutchins – Times-News – “Fish and Game decoy nabs road shooter”

3rd        Virginia Hutchins – Times-News – “The bird sighting that caused a stir”

Honorable Mention

Olivia Weitz – Idaho Press-Tribune – “What to do with all of the carp”

Sports News Coverage – Daily Print

1st        Dave Southorn – Idaho Statesman – “Boise State football players expelled, suspended for alleged    sexual assault”

2nd       John Wustrow – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Statement victory”

3rd        Jeff Papworth – Idaho State Journal – “Maria Sanchez accuses ISU of blocking her soccer career”

Honorable Mention

B.J. Rains – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Family first”

Sports Feature Story – Daily Print

1st        Dave Southorn – Idaho Statesman – “Kenny Keene keeps his name in the game with boxing protégé”

2nd       Brandon Walton – Idaho Press-Tribune – “From injury to triumph”

3rd        B.J. Rains – Idaho Press-Tribune – “College of Idaho team gets taste of Division I”

Honorable Mention

Jeff Papworth – Idaho State Journal – “Athletics, not partial deafness, define ISU’s Jensen”

Sports Prep Story – Daily Print

1st        Brandon Walton – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Back and better than ever”

2nd       Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman – “Rocky Mountain runner Michael Slagowski flashing record speed”

3rd        Jeff Papworth – Idaho State Journal – “At a crossroads – Coaching tests Hobson’s health”

General Column – Daily Print

1st        Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Words & Deeds”

2nd       Christina Lords – Idaho Press-Tribune – “2C Blog”

3rd        Matt Christensen – Times-News – “From the Editor”

Specialty Column – Daily Print

1st        Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Tapped in Beer”

2nd       Mychel Matthews – Times-News – “Hidden History”

Editorial – Daily Print

1st        Alison Smith – Times-News – “Our View”

Headlines – Daily Print

1st        Staff – Idaho Press-Tribune – selection of six

Page Design – Daily Print

1st        Staff – Idaho Press-Tribune – selection of three

Spot News Photography – Daily Print

1st        Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Water Rescue”

2nd       Drew Nash – Times-News – “Caught”

3rd        Drew Nash – Times-News – “Rollover”

Feature Photography – Daily Print

1st        Kyle Green – Idaho Statesman – “Skater at Rhodes Park”

2nd       Chris Bronson – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Limited Options”

3rd        Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Boys and Snakes”

Honorable Mention

Andrew Reed – Idaho Education News – “Conversation in the hall”

General News Photography – Daily Print

1st        Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Candlelight Vigil”

2nd       Kyle Green – Idaho Statesman – “Refugees”

3rd        Kyle Green – Idaho Statesman – “Homecoming”

Honorable Mention

Andrew Reed – Idaho Education News – “Support early learning rally”

Sports Photography – Daily Print

1st        Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Boise State Touchdown”

2nd       Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman – “Minico celebration”

3rd        Kyle Green – Idaho Statesman – “Mavericks Celebration”

Honorable Mention

Drew Nash – Times-News – “Touchdown”

Photo Essay – Daily Print

1st        Drew Nash – Times-News – “Refugees in a new land”

2nd       Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Migrant Workers”

3rd        Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Rocket Man”

Graphics – Daily Print

1st        Randy Lavorante – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Weighing the cost”

Arts / Entertainment Reporting – Daily Print

1st        Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Kids driving you up a wall? Wahooz expands to let them climb          one”

2nd       Dana Oland – Idaho Statesman – “Modern art gears up for its last go-round”

3rd        Lis Stewart – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Fiddle family”

Political Reporting – Daily Print

1st        Julie Wootton – Times-News – “H-2a Visa Delays Hinder Idaho Ag”

2nd      Betsy Russell – The Spokesman-Review – “Raul Rising”

3rd        Ruth Brown – Idaho Press-Tribune – “’Dog’ helps kill bounty hunter bill”

Honorable Mention

Alex Riggins – Times-News – “Critics push for reform of controversial forfeiture laws”

Education Reporting – Daily Print

1st        Julie Wootton – Times-News – “Migrant workers drop, but big needs persist”

2nd       Bill Roberts – Idaho Statesman – “Boosting college enrollment with acceptance letters”

3rd        Clark Corbin, Randy Schrader – Idaho Education News – “State investment failed to increase math scores”

Business Reporting – Daily Print

1st        Don Day – BoiseDev.com – “T” for transit: Decision made on Boise streetcar; inside the push to     make    it a reality”

2nd       Audrey Dutton, Zach Kyle Idaho Statesman – “How Boise Airport’s Big City Coffee Shop went sour”

3rd        Dana Oland – Idaho Statesman – “Pop-up shops feed urban innovation”

Honorable Mention

Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “Idaho’s Farm–to-Cubicle Workforce of Guest Workers”

Agriculture Reporting – Daily Print

1st        Olivia Weitz – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Crop diversity increases”

2nd       Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “Why Idaho Family Farms Keep Getting Bigger”

3rd        Mychel Matthews, Nathan Brown – Times-News – “Groundwater pumpers prepare to pay the price           for historic water deal”

Honorable Mention

Mychel Matthews, Heather Kennison – Times-News – “The Sugar Year:  Hazards of spring launch            2016 beet cycle”

Crime / Courts Reporting – Daily Print

1st        Laurie Welch – Times-News – “Behind the Razor Wire – Idaho revamps its retained jurisdiction      program”

2nd       Ruth Brown – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Justice Delayed”

3rd        Betsy Russell – The Spokesman-Review – “Loser Pays”

Honorable Mention

Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman- “Meridian Case:  How a Facebook post can get you in trouble with          the law”

Religion Reporting – Daily Print

1st        Bill Roberts – Idaho Statesman – “NNU Professor Sees Academic Freedom Vanish”

2nd       Tetona Dunlap – Times-News – “Finding the Fire: Mama Dragons fight for LGBT children”

3rd        Tetona Dunlap – Times-News – “Mandaean baptism ceremony celebrates marriage of 2 young         couples”

Environment Reporting – Daily Print

1st        Mychel Matthews, Alex Riggins – Times-News – “As deadly fungus approaches, Idaho scrambles to         investigate bats / Ordeal in Arco tunnel boosts bat science”

2nd       Betsy Russell – The Spokesman-Review – “Cecil Andrus”

3rd        Rocky Barker – Idaho Statesman – “Idaho watches as big fires create their own weather”

Honorable Mention

Sean Bunce – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Repairing the damage from the Soda Fire”

Health/Medical Reporting – Daily Print

1st        Laurie Welch – Times-News – “Loosening sexual addiction’s grip in the age of smartphone porn”

2nd       Laurie Welch – Times-News – “Living with a stranger: 3 families living with the devastation of dementia”

3rd        Cynthia Sewell – Idaho Statesman – “Idaho forced to ration costly hepatitis C cure”

Special Section- Daily Print

1st        Staff – Idaho Press-Tribune – “First Fiesta”

2nd       Staff – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Veterans Salute”

3rd        Virginia Hutchins & Staff – Times-News – “Adventure Guide 2016”

Weekly Newspaper

General Excellence – Weekly Print

1st        Idaho Mountain Express

2nd       Boise Weekly

General News Story – Weekly Print

1st        Zach Hagadone – Boise Weekly – “As Feds Move to Ban Kratom, Boise Users and Retailers Fear the        Worst”

2nd       Andy Kerstetter – Idaho Mountain Express – “Making ends meet in Blaine County”

3rd        Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Rental housing is in short supply”

Honorable Mention

Harrison Berry – Boise Weekly – “Idaho’s Empty Housing Trust Fund:  Boise builds a homelessness        strategy while the Idaho Legislature twiddles its thumbs”

Spot News Coverage – Weekly Print

1st        Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Vole Population May Be Peaking”

2nd       Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “School Year Off to a Good Start”

3rd        Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Truck Gets Trashed”

Watchdog/ Investigative Report – Weekly Print

1st        George Prentice – Boise Weekly – “The Night of November 16:  Idaho College Sued for Title IX    Violation after Rape Claim”

2nd       Ryan Thorne – Idaho Mountain Express – “Concerns raised about courthouse security”      

Serious Feature Report – Weekly Print

1st        Holly Beech – Meridian Press – “Officer’s compassion highlights needs of homeless students”

2nd       Nicole Kinney, Justin Vaughn, Jill Gill – The Blue Review – “Idaho on Parole”

3rd        Cameron Rasmussen – Sandpoint Reader – “Suffer the Little Children”

Honorable Mention

Holly Beech – Meridian Press – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Overcoming cancer at age 3, one smile at a            time”

Light Feature Report – Weekly Print

1st        Amy Atkins – Boise Weekly – “Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck push each other to succeed

2nd       Peter Jensen – Idaho Mountain Express – “Hunter S. Thompson’s widow returns antlers stolen from          Hemingway”

3rd        Andy Kerstetter – Idaho Mountain Express – “Valley teacher finds global perspective”

Outdoor Feature – Weekly Print

1st        Greg Moore – Idaho Mountain Express – “The Mountains give one up”

2nd       Julia Tellman – Teton Valley News – “A day out on the bike: Fat Pursuit series challenges riders”

3rd        Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – “Only 200 Cutthroats Go Up the Blackfoot – Pelicans Major Factor”

Sports News Coverage – Weekly Print

1st        Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Suns save best for last”

2nd       Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Wranglers bounce back, book state tickets”

Sports Feature Story – Weekly Print

1st        Brandon Walton – Meridian Press – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Meridian Chiropractor helps Olympic wrestlers in more ways than one”

2nd       Brandon Walton – Meridian Press – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Eagle linebacker overcomes neck injury to      lead football team”

3rd        Jackson Adams – Teton Valley News – “Teton baseball bids goodbye to Coach Balben”

Honorable Mention

Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “50 peaks”

Sports Prep Story

1st        Brandon Walton – Meridian Press. Idaho Press -Tribune – “Pattwell:  Going Out In Style”

2nd       Brandon Walton – Meridian Press, Idaho Press-Tribune – “Freshman Phenom: Mountain View     cross-country athlete Lexy Halladay is a one-of-a-kind runner”

3rd        Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Alec Nordsieck:  Wood River’s resourceful sports star”

General Column – Weekly Print

1st        Melissa Davlin – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Reports blog”

2nd       Joanne Love – The Independent / Valley Times – “Urban Farm Girl:  Raising Kritters & Kids”

Specialty Column – Weekly Print

1st        Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Valley People”

2nd       Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – “I’d Rather Be Fishing”

Editorial – Weekly Print

1st        Justin Vaughn – The Blue Review – “Taking Trump Seriously”

2nd       Martha Page – Idaho Mountain Express – “Middle Eastern refugee; Danger outweighs fun; Watchlist         threat”

3rd        Martha Page – Idaho Mountain Express – “Deal is a deal; Price of bargains; why elections matter”

Headlines – Weekly Print

1st        Gregory Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “Meandering Musicians are set to tune up the town; Order       in: pancakes for 1,600; Love at First Lick”

Page Design – Weekly Print

1st        Jill Goodson – Teton Valley News – “Teton Valley News pages”

2nd       Kristen Kaiser – Idaho Mountain Express – “Mythology Expert”

3rd        Kristen Kaiser – Idaho Mountain Express – “Snow 2016”

Spot News Photography – Weekly Print

1st        Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Remembering a Friend”

2nd       Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – “Rollover”

3rd        Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Truck gets trashed”

Honorable Mention

Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “School year off to smooth start”

Feature Photography – Weekly Print

1st        Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Love at First Lick”

2nd       Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “The Firebird Takes Flight”

3rd        Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Monster Mash”

Honorable Mention

Willy Cook – “Jumping for Joy”

General News Photography – Weekly Print

1st        Roland Lane – Idaho Mountain Express – “Autumn Baldy”

2nd       Roland Lane – Idaho Mountain Express – “Bald Eagle”

3rd        Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Mushroom hunting heating up in the wake of wildfires”

Honorable Mention

Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Land Trust celebrates property deal”

Sports Photography – Weekly Print

1st        Roland Lane – Idaho Mountain Express – “Soccer Match”

2nd       Willy Cook Idaho Mountain Express – “Alpine Championships up and running”

3rd        Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Horseman, Skier test their limits”

Honorable Mention

Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Score one for the team”

Photo Essay – Weekly Print

1st        Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – “Going Buggy”

2nd       Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Roundhouse slope filled with ‘Spectacular’ bump skiers”

3rd        Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “At 20, Sheep Festival Shines Bright”

Honorable Mention

Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express– “’Bowlwinkle’Drops in at Skatepark”

Graphics – Weekly Print

1st        Kristen Kaiser – Idaho Mountain Express – “Mental Illness Illustration”

2nd       Kristen Kaiser – Idaho Mountain Express – “Housing Cost Infographics”

Arts / Entertainment Reporting – Weekly Print

1st        Andy Kerstetter – Idaho Mountain Express – “On the road with David Bowie”

2nd       Jackson Adams – Teton Valley News – “Taste of Teton Valley: Targhee Resort offers farm-to-table            special”

3rd        Andy Kerstetter – Idaho Mountain Express – “Taking an honest look”

Political Reporting – Weekly Print

1st        Harrison Berry – Boise Weekly – “Many Nations, One Fear: A Refugee’s Take on Police Violence            Against People of Color”

2nd       Holly Beech – Meridian Press – “Muslim exchange student, Mormon family bridge cultural gap”

3rd        Melissa Davlin – Idaho Public Television – “Trump’s campaign website appears to plagiarize 2012             KBSX story”

Honorable Mention

Zach Hagadone – Boise Weekly – “The Malheur Wildlife Refuge Occupation Over, Idaho Ranchers           Highlight Collaboration with the Feds: Facing the real problems on the range takes patience and          communication”

Education Reporting – Weekly Print

1st       Andy Kerstetter – Idaho Mountain Express – “BCSD must provide phone records”

2nd       Madelyn Beck – Idaho Mountain Express – “Teamsters crash school board meeting”

3rd        Andy Kerstetter – Idaho Mountain Express – “Community divided over School District transgender policy”

Business Reporting – Weekly Print

1st        Harrison Berry – Boise Weekly – “The Fight over Idaho’s Minimum Wage Takes a Turn: Lead poll            shows wide support among business for wage hike”

2nd       Madelyn Beck – Idaho Mountain Express – “Startup climate is ‘hot,’ but could be hotter”

Agriculture Reporting – Weekly Print

1st        Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Local heritage grains yield increased genetic diversity”

2nd       Jackson Adams – Teton Valley News – “State looking at possible changes to water management in             Teton Valley”

3rd        Holly Beech, Olivia Weitz – Meridian Press – “Groups look to preserve farmland as Treasure Valley           grows”

Crime / Courts Reporting – Weekly Print

1st        George Prentice – Boise Weekly – “The Night Michael Died:  A Few Answers and a Lot of Silence”

2nd       Jackson Adams – Teton Valley News – “County to seek death penalty in Ohlson case”

Religion Reporting – Weekly Print

1st        Holly Beech – Meridian Press – “Muslim exchange student, Mormon family bridge cultural gap”

2nd       Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Jehovah’s witness Convention Returns to Idaho”

Environment Reporting – Weekly Print

1st        Holly Beech – Meridian Press – ‘The plight of the honeybee”

2nd       Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Rattlesnakes are emerging from dens”

3rd        Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “DEQ plans second plug in Triumph mine”

Health/Medical Reporting – Weekly Print

1st        Madelyn Beck – Idaho Mountain Express – “Organizations support mental health”

2nd       Zach Hagadone – Boise Weekly – “The Kids Aren’t Alright:  Idaho Has No Means to adequately   Track Birth Defects”

3rd        George Prentice – Boise Weekly – “Dear John: Will the Idaho Legislature grant terminally ill Idahoans the ‘Right to Try?”

Special Section – Weekly Print

1st        Staff – Boise Weekly – “2016 Boise Weekly Bar and Restaurant Guide”

2nd       Gregory Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “Economic Almanac 2016”

3rd        Gregory Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “Wagon Days 2016”

Honorable Mention

Gregory Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “2016 U.S. Alpine Championships”

Rookie of the Year – Weekly Print

1st        Madelyn Beck – Idaho Mountain Express

Periodical

General Excellence – Periodical

1st        Nancy McCullough-McCoy, Sage Hibberd, Kate Hull – Powder Mountain Press – Teton Valley    Magazine (Summer 2016)

2nd       Savannah Tranchell – University of Idaho – Here We Have Idaho Magazine (Spring 2016)

3rd        Staff – Idaho Statesman – Treasure Magazine (February/March 2016)

Honorable Mention

David Ashby – Idaho State Journal – Xtreme Idaho (Spring 2016)

Periodical Writing – Serious Feature

1st        Patti Murphy – Territory Magazine – “How the heat of the earth helped develop a city”

2nd       Erin Bamer – Blot – University of Idaho – “Armed and Idahoan”

Periodical Writing – Light Feature

1st        Austin Maas – Blot Magazine – University of Idaho – “Moscow’s Model Citizens”

2nd       Patti Murphy – Territory Magazine – “Boise’s Egyptian Theatre – The love of generations”

3rd        Dana Oland Idaho Statesman – “Idaho’s ‘Travelin’Lady’:  Musicians Pay Tribute to Folk Icon Rosalie Sorrels with 3-CD Set”

Honorable Mention

Dana Oland – Idaho Statesman – “The art of jewelry sparkles in the Treasure Valley”

Periodical Cover

1st        Jill Goodson – Teton Valley News – “Winter Get Out 2016-2017”

2nd       Nancy Glick – Centerlyne Design – “The Chamber Cover”

Television

General Excellence – TV

Division A            

1st        Staff – KTVB – The News at 4 “Snow Storm”

2nd       Travis Drake & Staff – KNIN – FOX 9 News at Nine

3rd        Jake Leber, Brent Hunsaker, Natalie Hurst, Ryan Hawes – KBOI   – Weather Alert Coverage

Division B    

1st        Joe Martin, Brian Neudorff, Brittany Cooper, Amy Reid, Jeffrey Dahdah, DeSiree Fawn, Kelsey   Souto, Jess Knight –  KMVT- Local 11

Best Morning News Program- TV

Division A

1st        Jon Bobango – KIVI – “Good Morning Idaho”

2nd       Justin Warnecke, Bryan Levin, Kelsey Anderson, Ryan Hawes – KBOI – “Wintery Weather Hits the          Valley

3rd        Erica Thornton, Kate Morris – KTVB – Today’s Morning News – “Table Rock Fire”

Division B 

1st        Courtney Salmon, Nicole Baker, Jordan Dressman – KMVT- Local 11 – “Rise and Shine – Dec. 22”

Best Evening News Program – TV

Division A

1st        Rachel Bjornestad, Brent Hunsaker, Natalie Hurst, Ryan Hawes, Nicole di Donato – KBOI – “Mile            Marker 14 Fire”

2nd       Steven Shaw – KIVI – “6 On Your Side at 10 pm”

3rd        Travis Drake – KNIN – “Fox 9 News at 9 – 2-11-2016”

General News Report – TV

Division A     

1st        Alex Livingston, Troy Colson – KTVB – “Romero Shooting Victim”

2nd       Sierra Oshrin – KBOI – “Boy Survives Internal Decapitation”

3rd        Deni Hawkins, Jeff Sorenson – KBOI – “Homeowners Heartbreak: Sliding Homes”

Division B     

1st        Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “Cold Case Cards Solving Crime”

2nd       Kelsey Souto – KMVT- Local 11 – “Gooding mom faces misdemeanor for providing cannabis to seizing daughter”

3rd        Amy Reid – KMVT- Local 11 – “Twin Falls preps for public transit”

Honorable Mention

Nate Eaton, Stephan Rockefeller – EastIdahoNews.com – “UPS Driver Saves Family”

Spot News Report – TV

1st        Doug Petcash, Adam Worthington – KTVB – “Table Rock Fire”

2nd       Jeff Platt, Jeff Sorenson – KBOI – “Deadly Trench Collapse”

3rd        Michael Sevren, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – “Dietrich Lockdown”

Honorable Mention

Amy Reid – KMVT- Local 11 – “Airliners grounded in Twin Falls”

Best Live Shot – TV

1st        Kim Fields, Ryan Hilliard – KTVB – “Table Rock Fire”

2nd       Jillian Garrigues, AJ Howard – KIVI / KNIN – “Table Rock Fire 5 AM Update”

3rd        Joe Parris, Adam Worthington – KTVB – “Mountain Cove Fire”

Honorable Mention

Karen Lehr, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – “Deadly Crash”

Watchdog/ Investigative Report – TV

1st        Adam Worthington – KTVB – “Affordable Housing”

2nd       Seth Ogilvie, Troy Shreve, Melissa Davlin – Idaho Public Television – “Jack Yantis Shooting         Investigation”

3rd        Karen Lehr, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – “Property Rights”

Honorable Mention

Kim Fields, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Missed Money for Roads”

Serious Feature Report – TV

Division A

1st        Brian Holmes – KTVB.com – “Wish Granters”

2nd       Jay Tust, Mike di Donato – KTVB – “The Heart of a Warrior”

3rd        Karen Lehr – KIVI – “Barber Shop”

Honorable Mention

Will Hall, Tyson White – KTVB – “Knights and Brileys”

Division B

1st        Nate Eaton, Stephan Rockefeller – EastIdahoNews.com – “Remembering Jeralee Underwood”

2nd       Kelsey Souto – KMVT- Local 11 – “Not all calls to 911 are an emergency”

3rd        Nicole Baker – KMVT- Local 11– “Community surprises retired Marine bomb dog with gifts”

Light Feature Report – TV

Division A     

1st        Brian Holmes, Mike di Donato – KTVB – “Dicks Chevron”

2nd       Joan Cartan-Hansen, Aaron Kunz, Pat Metzler, Chuck Cathcart – Idaho Public Television –            “Christmas Tree Hunting”

3rd        Doug Lock-Smith, Lacey Darrow – KNIN – “Haunted Boise State Communications Building”

Honorable Mention

Brian Holmes, Mike di Donato – KTVB – “Red Suspenders Club”

Division B

1st        Jeffrey Dahdah – KMVT- Local 11 – “Selfless teen uses wish to feed the hungry”

2nd       Natalia Hepworth – EastIdahoNews.com – “Zombie Race”

3rd        Brittany Cooper – KMVT- Local 11 – “From Denmark to Castleford, a Soccer Player Finds His Passion in Football”

Honorable Mention

Amy Reid – KMVT- Local 11 – “Redneck Olympics”

Series – TV

1st        Tami Tremblay, Xanti Alcelay – KTVB – “The Corridor”

2nd       Lacey Darrow, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – “Oregon Standoff”

3rd        Staff – KTVB – “Oregon Wildlife Refuge Coverage”

Public Affairs Program –TV – Studio

1st        Nicole di Donato, Natalie Hurst, Brent Hunsaker – KBOI – “Protecting Idaho’s Children”

2nd       Marcia Franklin, Troy Shreve, Andy Lawless, Susie Koether – Idaho Public Television – “Dialogue:          An Innocent Man”

3rd        Doug Petcash – KTVB – “Viewpoint: Police Body Cameras”

Public Affairs Program – TV – Field

1st        Seth Ogilvie, Melissa Davlin, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Orofino”

2nd       Doug Petcash, Mike di Donato – KTVB – “Viewpoint: Zoo Boise”

3rd        Mark Johnson, Gary Salzman, Brian Holmes, Mike di Donato – KTVB – “US Capitol Tree Lighting”

Documentary – TV

1st        Bruce Reichert, John Crancer, Pat Metzler, Jay Krajic, Sauni Symonds, Aaron Kunz, Peter Morrill –          Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho:  Beyond the White Clouds”

2nd       Emily Border, Aaron Kunz – Idaho Public Television – “Journey to Opportunity”

3rd        Kris Millgate, Jay Krajic, Bruce Reichert, Jenessa Carson – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho:       Bear Lake, Caribbean of the Rockies”

Honorable Mention

Nate Eaton, Stephan Rockefeller – EastIdahoNews.com – “Without a Trace:  The DeOrr Kunz        Mystery”

Sports Program

1st        John Crancer, Jay Krajic, Chuck Cathcart, Dave Butler, Bruce Reichert, Jenessa Carson –   Idaho    Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Owyhee Adventures”

2nd       Jay Tust – KTVB – “Kristin Armstrong Special”

3rd        Jay Tust, Will Hall – KTVB – “Game Day – BSU vs. WSU”

Sports News Story – TV

1st        Sauni Symonds, Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – “Ski Report”

2nd       Jay Tust, Mike di Donato – KTVB – “Guts and Glory”

3rd        Brittany Cooper – KMVT- Local 11– “Dietrich basketball coach Acey Shaw’s journey through      equestrian therapy”

Sportscast – TV

Division A

1st        Jay Tust – KTVB

2nd       Will Hall – KTVB

3rd        Dan Hawk – KIVI

Division B     

1st        Brittany Cooper – KMVT- Local 11

2nd       Zack Rickens – KMVT- Local 11

Weathercast – TV

Division A

1st        Deni Hawkins – KBOI

2nd       Rick Lantz – KTVB

3rd        Roland Steadham – KBOI

Division B

1st        Brian Neudorff – KMVT- Local 11

2nd       Jordan Dressman – KMVT- Local 11

Outdoor / Environment Report – TV

1st        Joan Cartan-Hansen, Pat Metzler, Bruce Reichert, Chuck Cathcart, Jay Krajic, Jenessa Carson – Idaho        Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Health of Our Lakes”

2nd       Steven Shaw, Michael Sevren – KIVI – “Craters of the Moon”

3rd        Bruce Reichert, John Crancer, Jay Krajic, Sauni Symonds, Kris Millgate, Peter Morrill, Aaron Kunz –       Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho:  The Outfitters”

Honorable Mention

Seth Ogilvie, Melissa Davlin, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Boise Water Fight”

Consumer Report – TV

1st        Morgan Boydston, Ryan Hilliard – KTVB – “Housewarming Gifts”

2nd       Roland Beres – KNIN – “Dog Meds”

3rd        Amy Reid – KMVT- Local 11 – “Buyer’s Market”

Education Reporting– TV

1st        Morgan Boydston, Mary Kienzle – KTVB – “Data Sharing”

2nd       Seth Ogilvie, Melissa Davlin, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “A Look at Literacy”

3rd        Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Project Van Go”

Health / Medical Report – TV

1st        Doug Petcash, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Cancer Fighting Couple”

2nd       Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “CT Scan Cost”

3rd        Tami Tremblay, Ryan Hilliard – KTVB – “Cannabis Oil Study”

Honorable Mention

Tammy Scardino – KIVI – “Poverty in Idaho”

Crime / Court Report – TV

1st        Nate Eaton, Stephan Rockefeller – EastIdahonews.com – “The Sunday Bandit”

2nd       Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Double Murder Sentencing”

3rd        Ryan Hilliard – KTVB – “Ponzo”      

Government / Political – TV

1st        Melissa Davlin, Seth Ogilvie, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Money Talks”

2nd       Karen Zatkulak, Deren Martinez – KTVB – “Medicaid Expansion”

3rd        Brian Holmes, Mike di Donato – KTVB – “Wilder City Council”

Television Writing – TV – single story

1st        Seth Ogilvie – Idaho Public Television – “Journalism’s Role in Society”

2nd       Sauni Symonds – Idaho Public Television – “Ski Report”

3rd        Jay Tust – KTVB – “The Heart of a Warrior”

Honorable Mention

Jillian Garrigues – KIVI – “Seamstress Star”

Television Writing – TV – Program Length

1st        Joan Cartan-Hansen – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho:  Health of Our Lakes”

Videography – TV – news story

1st        Mike di Donato – KTVB – “Idaho Life”

Videography – TV – Program

1st        Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho:  Bear Lake, Caribbean of the Rockies”

Video Essay – TV

1st        Jeffrey Dahdah – KMVT- Local 11 – “Police vs. Fire Department Ring-off”

2nd       Jeffrey Dahdah – KMVT- Local 11 – “Good people of Gooding”

Best TV Graphics

1st        Cassandra Groll – Idaho Public Television – “Science Trek”

Rookie of the year – TV

1st    TIE    Ian McGrady – KIVI      &    Joe Parris – KTVB

3rd        Jeffrey Dahdah – KMVT- Local 11

Radio

General Excellence – Radio

1st        Matt Guilhem – KBSX

2nd       Samantha Wright – KBSX

Spot News Report – Radio

1st        Tom Michael – KBSX – “Dozens March in Boise for Black Lives Matter Movement”

Watchdog / Investigative Report – Radio

1st        Scott Graf, Samantha Wright, Frankie Barnhill – KBSX – “Watering Idaho”

2nd       Adam Cotterell – KBSX – “Is The National Heroin Epidemic Coming To Idaho?”

Serious Feature Report – Radio

1st        Adam Cotterell – KBSX – “Why We Don’t Know How Many People in Idaho Get Deported”

2nd       Frankie Barnhill – KBSX – “Idaho Law Needs To Change To Help Victims of Stalking”

3rd        Matt Guilhem – KBSX – “A Push Is Underway for the State’s First National Park”

Honorable Mention

Samantha Wright – KBSX – “Soda Fire Horse Gives Insight into Wild Mustang Program”

Light Feature Report – Radio

1st        Frankie Barnhill – KBSX – “How One Woman Rose To the Top of Wildland Firefighting”

2nd       Samantha Wright – KBSX – “BSU Students Design Space Tool for NASA Competition”

Public Affairs Program – Radio

1st        Frankie Barnhill – KBSX – “Speaking of Serial Episode 10”

Sports News Report – Radio

1st        Frankie Barnhill – KBSX – “Idaho Olympic Cyclist Goes for Third Gold Medal”

Use of Sound – Radio

1st        Frankie Barnhill – KBSX – “Nostalgic Hobby Became a Treasure Valley Holiday Tradition”

2nd       Adam Cotterell – KBSX – “Go Behind the Scenes at Boise’s Escape Room Game”

 

Public Relations

News Releases – PR

1st        Erika Heeren – Heeren Content & Strategy – “News release – selection”

2nd       Nicola McIntosh – Zions Bank – “News release – selection”

3rd        Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – “News release – selection”

Honorable Mention

Tara Roberts – University of Idaho – “News release – selection”

Feature Writing – PR

1st        Savannah Tranchell – University of Idaho – “Ready to Take Off the Mask”

2nd       Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – “Teton Dam Disaster Response”

3rd        Maria Ortega – University of Idaho – “Road to 100”

Editorial Writing – PR

1st        Staff – University of Idaho – “Editorial – selection”

2nd       Shea Andersen, Sophie Sestero – Fahlgren Mortine – “Improving Childhood Health One Step at a Time”

Annual Report – PR

1st        Christine Davis, Mike Schroeder – Women’s and Children’s Alliance – “Alliance 2016 Annual Report”

2nd       Vince Trimboli, Rik Hinton – Idaho Transportation Department – “2016 Annual Report”

3rd        Nancy Glick – Centerlyne – “Swiftsure Ranch Annual Report”

Newsletter – Internal – PR

1st        Bruce King – Idaho Transportation Department – “6 Bits”

Newsletter – External – PR

1st        Mike Sharp – The Idaho Foodbank – “Food for Thought 2016”

2nd       Steve Stuebner, Teri Murrison – Steve Stuebner PR and Marketing – “Conservation the Idaho Way”

Special Purpose Publication – PR

1st        Katrina Thompson – Idaho Housing and Finance Association- “Idaho Homelessness Community Report 2016”

2nd       Rosemary Curtin, Kate Reed, Jennifer Gonzalez, Bryon Breen, Mike Burke – RBCI – “Gold Fork River Bridge”

3rd        Rosemary Curtin, Kate Reed, Mark Campbell, Jennifer Gonzalez, Crystal Grasmick – RBCI – “Idaho 44, I-84 to City of Star”

Media Campaign – PR

1st        Nicole Bare Kinney, Brian Cronin – Strategies 360 – “Ideal – Idaho 529 College Savings Program”

2nd       Shea Andersen, David Jenson – Fahlgren Mortine – “Simplot White Russet Campaign”

3rd        Reed Hollinshead, Vince Trimboli – Idaho Transportation Department – “Elk City Slide”

 Brand Management – PR

1st        Phil Hardy, Brian Cronin, Travis Swartz, Joshua Roper – Strategies 360 – “Millenkamp Cattle”

2nd       Kelci Lucier, Brian Cronin, Sally Bock, Gloria Jordan, Tyler Barnes – Strategies 360 – “EASI”

3rd        Reed Hollinshead, Vince Trimboli – Idaho Transportation Department – “Idaho’s GARVEE Program”

Public Service Campaign – PR

1st        Christine Davis, Emily Fascilla, CLM Marketing & KBOI-TV – Women’s and Children’s Alliance –          “Sue B 5K Memorial 5K Run/Walk”

2nd       Katrina Thompson & Staff – Idaho Housing and Finance Association – “2016 Avenues for Hope   Housing Challenge”

3rd        Casey Bender, Brian Cronin, Kelci Lucier, Tim O’Neill, Judy Stuhmer, Travis Swartz – Strategies 360       – “Next Steps Idaho Phase 2”

Honorable Mention

Shea Andersen, Sophie Sestero – Fahlgren Mortine – “Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation Legislative             Awareness Campaign”

Public Affairs Campaign – PR

1st        Phil Hardy, Brian Cronin, Nicole Bare Kinney – Strategies 360 – “Engage Cuba”

2nd       Rosemary Curtin, Kate Reed, Kay Lynn Brown, Amy Schroeder, Dave Butzier – RBCI – “GARVEE        Transportation Program”

Student

General Excellence – Student   

1st        The Arbiter – Boise State University

2nd       The Argonaut – University of Idaho

3rd        The Sentinel – North Idaho College           

General News Story – Student

1st        Taylor Munson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Election results leave student immigrants and refugees in fear”

2nd       Taryn Eastwood – The Sentinel – North Idaho College – “Details Emerge on Sexual Assault”

3rd        Patty Bowen – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Urban Design”

Watchdog / Investigative – Student

1st        Tess Fox – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “High achievers need not apply”

2nd       Sam Harting – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Budgeting for success”

3rd     Jacob Palmer – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Speech codes”

Serious Feature – Student

1s         Brandon Rasmussen – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Idaho Veterans Heal Through Nature”

2nd       Patty Bowen – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The Death of a Colleague”

3rd        Claire Whitley – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Spread Happiness”

Light Feature – Student

1st        Pepper Root – The Sentinel – North Idaho College – “Adventure aplenty with outdoor pursuits”

2nd       Brandon Rasmussen – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “New Art”

3rd        Michelle Mills – The Sentinel – North Idaho College – “Annual jazz event adds a touch of humor”

Column Writing – Student

1st        Corrin Bond – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Blurring the lines; a stinging reality; a           perspective on prejudice”

2nd       Andy Ridgeway – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Non-traditional students can’t afford      campus daycare; Unionize higher education; A white person’s guide to privilege”

3rd        Lyndsie Kiebert – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Play like a girl; My father is a feminist; Let’s      both agree to get it on”

Editorial – Student

1st        Sierra Williams & Andy Ridgeway – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Let’s talk about race; To combat racial issues we must talk about them;  The NCAA exploits college athletes”

2nd       Michelle Mills – The Sentinel – North Idaho College – selection of three

Sports News Report – Student

1st        Rylan Kobre – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Basketball attendance struggles compared to football”

2nd     Evan Werner – The Arbiter – Boise State University– “Worthy of Big 12 Bid?”

3rd     Rob Johnson – The Sentinel – North Idaho College – “Cards look ahead following regional loss”

Page Design – Student

1st        Nicole Criner – Idaho Education News – “Idaho’s Newcomers”

2nd       Rachel Anderson, Michelle Mills – The Sentinel – North Idaho College –  “Whiplash; Undefeated”

3rd        Ted Atwell, Nancy Flecha – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “It’s Super Tuesday”

Graphics – Student

1st        Ted Atwell, Nancy Flecha – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The Arbiter Graphics”

Photography – Student

1st        Jared Lewis – The Arbiter – Boise State University – selection of three

2nd       Katie Hartwig – The Sentinel – North Idaho College – selection of three

Online/Web Division

Website – General Excellence –Online

1st        Lisa Chavez,  Katie Terhune, John Masters, Tyson Miller, Sean Deter, Dani Allsop, Jeremy Stiles – KTVB – http://www.ktvb.com

2nd       Lacey Daley, Scott Graf, Samantha Wright, Frankie Barnhill, Adam Cotterell, Matt Guilhem, Tom Michael – KBSX – http://boisestatepublicradio.org/

3rd        Don Day – BoiseDev.com – https://boisedev.com/

Honorable Mention

Justin Vaughn, Jill Gill – The Blue Review – www.thebluereview.com

Website – Special Purpose –Online

1st        Jennifer Swindell, Randy Schrader – Idaho Education News – “Idaho Education Trends”

2nd       Bruce Reichert, Tony Merrick, Aubrey Kravetz, John Crancer, Peter Morrill, Stephanie Dickey – Idaho      Public Television –  “Outdoor Idaho:  Beyond the White Clouds”

3rd        Vanessa Grieve, Amy Reid, Zach Ault – KMVT- Local 11 – “Your Local Election Headquarters”

Website – General Excellence – Daily

1st        Staff – Idaho Statesman – IdahoStatesman.com

2nd       Ian Fennell, David Ashby – Idaho State Journal – IdahoStateJournal.com

3rd        Staff – Times-News – Magicvalley.com

           

Website – Special Purpose – Daily

1st        David Ashby – Idaho State Journal – XtremeIdaho.com

Website – General Excellence – Weekly

1st        Gregory Foley, Pam Morris, Kristen Kaiser, Kaley Belval, Tony Barriatua – Idaho Mountain Express        – www.mtexpress.com

Website – General Excellence – TV

1st        Jerry Manter, Kayla Cash, Ryan Hawes – KBOI –   “KBOI2.com”

Best Web Graphics

1st        Alx George – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Nampa innovation school contracts on hold”

2nd       Jon Sisk – Idaho Education News – “Twin Falls Refugee Students: The demographics”

3rd        Clark Corbin, Jon Sisk – Idaho Education News – “Bill Tracker”

Honorable Mention

Jared Tuttle – Idaho Transportation Department – “Best of the Best Posters”

Best Online News or Feature Story

1st        Tyson Miller – KTVB – “Cheering crowd welcomes Kristin Armstrong home”

2nd       Andrew Reed – Idaho Education News – “Dedicated Boise teen dances his way to Juilliard”

3rd        Andrew Reed – Idaho Education News – “First day of school”

Honorable Mention

Drew Nash & Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “24 Hours at the Depot Grill”

Best Online Only Video Program – General

1st        Staff – KTVB – “Election Day Special”

Best Use of Social Media

1st        Bruce Reichert – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho Facebook page

2nd       Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Idaho Education News Facebook page

3rd        Christine Davis, Mary Haggerty, Emily Fascilla, Madeline D’Onfro, Lauren Pusich – Women’s and Children’s Alliance – Social media pages

Best Online Only Program – Public Affairs

1st        Steve Stuebner, David Butler – Steve Stuebner PR – “Forest health crisis at Bogus Basin”

2nd       Steve Stuebner, Chris Ennis, Gretchen Hyde – Steven Stuebner PR – “Ranchers, agencies restore fish habitat in Pole Creek watershed”

3rd        Steve Stuebner, Chris Ennis, Gretchen Hyde, Teri Murrison – Steven Stuebner PR – “Idaho Envirothon Inspires Students”

Best Blog

1st        Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Words & Deeds”

2nd       Betsy Russell – The Spokesman-Review – “Eye on Boise”

3rd        Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – “Kevin’s Blog”

Honorable Mention

Drew Nash, Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Between the Frames”

Best Podcast

1st        Tetona Dunlap, Kyle Hansen, Virginia Hutchins – Times-News – “Refugees in a New Land”

2nd       Nate Poppino, Idaho Statesman & KBSX staff – “Speaking of Serial”

3rd        B.J. Rains – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Bronco Report”

Best Multimedia Reporting

1st        Stephan Rockefeller – EastIdahoNews.com – “Paving Disaster: Get off my asphalt”

2nd       Nate Sunderland, Stephan Rockefeller – EastIdahoNews.com – “Sitting on the Teton Dam as catastrophe struck”

3rd        Matthew Gooch, Drew Nash, Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Perrine Coulee Virtual Tour”

Best Use of Interactivity

1st        Andrew Reed – Idaho Education News – “First Day of School Photo Contest”

2nd       Dani Allsop – KTVB – “Treasure Valley college commitments”

3rd        Andrew Reed – Idaho Education News – “Idaho Quiz Contest”

All Media Categories

First Amendment Award

1st        Jennifer Swindell, Randy Schrader – Idaho Education News – “Idaho EdNews catches open meeting violation”

2nd       Alex Riggins, Julie Wootton, Heather Kennison, Mychel Matthews, Laurie Welch, Nathan Brown, Tetona Dunlap –  Times-News – “How open are they? Times-News investigation tests access to public records”

3rd        Torrie Cope – Idaho Press-Tribune – “How Open is Your Government”

Honorable Mention

Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – “Idaho EdNews Forces State Board to Reverse Course”

Special Coverage

1st        Nathan Brown, Julie Wootton, Alex Riggins, Matt Christensen – Times-News – “The Fawnbrook Incident”

2nd       Staff – Idaho Statesman – “Yantis:  Idaho rancher shooting coverage”

3rd        Clark Corbin – Idaho Education News – “Teacher evaluations”

Honorable Mention

Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – “Reading Revisited: Idaho’s Investment”

Reporter of the Year – Broadcast

1st        Seth Ogilvie – Idaho Public Television

2nd       Nate Eaton – East Idaho News

3rd        Sierra Oshrin – KBOI

Reporter of the Year – Print

1st        Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman

2nd       Clark Corbin – Idaho Education News

3rd        Zach Kyle – Idaho Statesman

Honorable Mention

Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News

Photographer of the Year – Broadcast

1st        Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television

Photographer the Year – Print/Publication

1st        Kyle Green – Idaho Statesman

2nd       Pat Sutphin – Times-News

3rd        Drew Nash – Times- News

Honorable Mention

Chris Bronson – Idaho Press Tribune

Pinnacle Award

Highest number of winning entries – Best of 2016 Annual Awards

DAILY –      TIE –   Idaho Statesman & Times-News

Weekly –   Idaho Mountain Express

Television – KTVB